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Marathon Woman

Running the Race to Revolutionize Women's Sports

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By: Kathrine Switzer
Narrated by: Kathrine Switzer
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A remarkable sports memoir from the first woman to run the Boston Marathon—this edition published to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the historic moment.

In 1967, Kathrine Switzer was the first woman to officially run what was then the all-male Boston Marathon, infuriating one of the event's directors who attempted to violently eject her. In one of the most iconic sports moments, Switzer escaped and finished the race. She made history—and is poised to do it again on the fiftieth anniversary of that initial race, when she will run the 2017 Boston Marathon at age 70.

Now a spokesperson for Reebok, Switzer is also the founder of 261 Fearless, a foundation dedicated to creating opportunities for women on all fronts, as this groundbreaking sports hero has done throughout her life.

"Kathrine Switzer is the Susan B. Anthony of women's marathoning." —Joan Benoit Samuelson, first Olympic gold medalist in the women's marathon

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"A thoughtfully written memoir...[Switzer is] still running strong; she's headed back to Boston this year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of her 1967 pioneering run, making this a perfect time to brush up on running history."
—Mother Runner
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loved it. every woman should listen to this at least once in their life regardless of if they run.

such an inspirational book

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One of the best running books I've ever read! I never leave reviews so it must be a great, inspirational read! Thank you!

Amazing!

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An absolutely fantastic listen that has kept me well distracted but motivated on long runs. The mix of personal experience and wider history of the rise of women's running was captivating.

Social History Through Running.

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This is a truly honest and inspiring book. Even though this has probably been bought by thousands (and I hope it has) I felt privileged to be listening to Kathrine herself narrate this audible book, like I was in the same room as her. The detailed backstory and historical information amplified the realness of what I was hearing. I laughed, cried and even cheered whilst listening to this book. This is by far the best running book I have ever read. What Kathrine has done for women is incredible and the challenges should never be forgotten. What a woman!

What a legend!

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This book is amazing. The journey Katherine went through and what she has done for women’s running. I am ever thankful.
I enjoy running. I’ve run the London Marathon and at the time didn’t even think about what it took to make that possible for me.

Inspirational and brilliant x

Fascinating and I’m thankful

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